Paramedics Salary in Iowa
Ranked #29 of 51 · IA
4.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,770 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,590
Employment 1,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,750P25 $52,200 Median $60,590P75 $65,470P90 $78,140
About 80% of paramedicss in Iowa earn between $47,750 and $78,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paramedics salary in Iowa is $60,770, about 4.1% below the U.S. average ($63,360). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $66,090 | $67,160 | 150 |
| Ames, IA | $62,920 | $61,890 | 40 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $62,900 | $62,520 | 120 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $62,350 | $60,230 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,980 | $59,240 | 190 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,520 | $59,300 | 100 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $57,820 | $60,360 | 170 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $56,030 | $55,970 | 120 |